Gridiron Dynasty
Coaching Career
- Please explain to me how another coach got hired as new coach over me.
- Does everyone start at Division III? Can you pay more to start at Division II or higher?
- Once I apply for a job can I withdraw my application?
- What do schools look for when they are hiring coaches? How can I move up?
- Can coaches get fired?
- How many schools am I allowed to apply to?
Depth Charts
- How are players subbed in when there are no more players available in the depth chart for a certain position?
- How is the slot receiver used?
- Should I set a player at each position on the depth chart?
- How does the offensive depth chart control who enters the game?
- How is the rush setting used and why do only some of the positions have it?
- How does the defensive depth chart control who enters the game?
Players
- How much will players improve each year?
- Are there any lasting effects from moderate or major injuries?
- Can a player's ratings go down?
- How will a redshirt effect a player?
- How do I improve a player's work ethic?
- How quickly will players heal?
Game Planning
- What is the maximum number of playbooks I can create?
- I had a play called from a different playbook than what I had selected in my Game Plan settings. When are the Game Plan conditions checked in the game?
- What is the maximum number of formations I can create?
- How is the decision to kick a field goal, punt, or go on fourth down made?
- How do I create a game plan?
- How do the game plan settings work?
General Questions
- I don't have a credit card, can I still play?
- Can I move my seasons around to different worlds?
- Are there any prizes for successful coaches?
- Is there a maximum number of coaches who can compete at one time?
- What time are the games played?
- Do I have to login every day? What happens if I go on vacation?
Post Season
Recruiting
- What factors do recruits consider besides the amount of attention they receive in recruiting?
- What if I guarantee a recruit a starting spot, then I don't give it to him or promise playing time and don't live up to the promise? Are there any repercussions?
- How are recruits distributed each season to make recruiting competitive and fun?
- Where do the points come from for the recruiting class rankings?
- What if I accidentally make a recruiting offer to a recruit I didn't intend? Is there any way to withdrawal a recruiting action?
- What happens if I don't use all of my recruiting budget?
Practice
- How much time should I put in Formation practice?
- If my player is not healthy enough to play in a game, does he still practice?
- Why do my offensive players need to practice defensive formations?
- How important is work ethic - in other words, how much will guys improve with practice? Do they stay the same or can a guy who is rated low in some categories become good with a strong work ethic and well used practice time/game experience?
- How do attributes change - for instance, I presume that blocking drills in the practice session improves blocking, but do athleticism and work ethic change and if so, how?
- What's the minimum time I need to practice an area so a player's rating won't go down?
Scheduling
- How many exhibition games can I schedule?
- Who can I challenge to an exhibition game?
- What happens if I don't fill in all of my non-conference spots for next season?
- Do I have any control over non-conference scheduling?
- Can players get hurt in an exhibition game? Will my players improve by playing in these games?
Roster Management
- If I promise a player a specific amount of playing time, does he expect that amount each game or to average it?
- Why is my player not getting credit for starting games?
- If I redshirt a player, does that mean I have another roster spot for another player?
- Do redshirt players practice? Do they dress for games?
- Will all players who have had a redshirt season return for a 5th year?
- How does a player apply for the medical hardship waiver?